An organic acid, often used as its sodium salt, acting as a broad-spectrum preservative effective against bacteria, yeasts, and moulds. It protects cosmetic emulsions, food, household care products, and water-based coatings from microbial growth.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C8H8O4
- Grades
- cosmetic gradecosmetictechnicalfood grade (E265)powderfood grade
- Packaging
- 25 kg bag · 25 kg fibre drum · 1000 kg big bag
- Synonyms
- dehydroacetic acid · DHA · 3-acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione · methylacetopyranone · 520-45-6 · E265 · dehydracetic acid
- Appearance
- White to off-white crystalline powder
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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